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The Heritage room is in the Village Hall, Open morning are the fourth Friday in the month. 10am and 12noon or Contact us to arrange a visit.
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Cawston Rovers grab the glory in 1983
On 9 April 1983 Cawston Rovers played in the Norfolk Primary Cup Final at Carrow Road which they won 2-1 against Britannia Prison.
The other most significant thing about the game which caused a media frenzy both locally and nationally was that it…
The other most significant thing about the game which caused a media frenzy both locally and nationally was that it…
Garden fete in Cawston August 1947
Betty Dewing (Brown Owl), Fay Chapman and Betty Dewing are also featured in an item about the Brownies and Guides. Clickhere to find out more.
Car fit for a royal?
Newspaper clipping
Sale of land and property in Cawston by the Heydon Estate in 1910
The resource includes the brochure printed for the auction together with a map showing all the premises and land offered for sale. Click on the files to view in full screen.
Auction sale of Nettleship Farm and The Malthouse Farm in June 1917
The resource includes the poster for the auction sale and the brochure detailing the farms, their buildings and land. Click on the files to view in full screen.
Original documents relating to land and property in Cawston
Click on the files to see the full details of the resources. The contents include papers relating to Cooks of Cawston, family history of the Clements family, an Inclosure document outlining the Cawston boundary, documents relating to Roopham House, 3…
Brandiston
The article written by John Kett appeared in the parish magazine in September 1989. It describes the buildings and surrounding countryside providing us with a snapshot of a winter's day strolling through the village. The file includes an image of the…
William Dove 1809 - 1866
The resource is an extract from a book by Tony Satchell. 'Linked by chains and lineage' published in Ashburton, Victoria AU in 1992. It provides a background to the Dove family, the political situation in the early 1800s and details about life in a…
Revival of Plough Sunday 8 January 2023
To see more photographs of the procession and blessing click on files to view full screenTo watch a short video in which Rev Andrew Whitehead talks about Plough Sunday/Monday click here
Church pews and poppyheads in St Agnes Church, Cawston
Before the 13C there was no seating in our churches. The first seats were attached to the wall of the church but by the time St Agnes was built in the 15C provision of pews became general.
To find out more about the history of the seating in St…
To find out more about the history of the seating in St…
The font in St Agnes Church Cawston
The font at St Agnes Cawston described as a 'fantastic example of late mediaeval devotional art and liturgy' is octagonal with an elaborate font cover. Once painted in bright colours it is likely that the seven sacraments were depicted as well as…
Church pulpits
John Kett explains that until the early 1600s priests delivered their sermons in front of the altar or from the Rood Loft. Pulpits vary a great deal in design and construction. The pulpit in St Agnes Church is supported on a wooden stem and dates…
Cawston Primary School - John Kett remembers
John Kett was headteacher of Cawston Primary School from 1952 to 1978. In this article he remembers his time there recalling the less than ideal sports facilities and the messy job of reproducing the school magazine.
Portraits in wood and stone
In this article John Kett points out that the bosses in St Agnes Cawston may well be portraits of men and women who supported the church in its early days. He goes on to talk about the gargoyles or water spouts that project from the gutters of…
Memories of The Loke off Chapel Street Cawston
In this item David Palgrave recounts his memories of living in one of the cottages in The Loke Cawston. His family lived there from 1956 to 1964 when the cottages were sold. The Howes and the Chatters also lived in the cottages.
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A Roman fort at Sygate?
A 1993 aerial photograph shows the outline of a building close to Malt House Farm which could be a Roman fort. A number of Roman artefacts have been found in the area close to the Roman road known to have passed through Cawston. Click on file to view…
Open day at the Village Hall for the Coronation of King Charles lll
This resource lists those who showcased their work.
Cawston Football Club score a hat trick
In 1976 the Cawston Football Club won three cups; the North East Norfolk Championship Cup, the League Cup and the Aylsham Charity Cup. The team also reached the semi-final of the Norfolk Junior Cup Competition. The team are pictured in this cutting…
Cherry trees in Cawston Churchyard
These beautiful cherry trees were planted in memory of Major Rodwell. Sadly they had to be taken down as the roots were pushing out the churchyard wall. Click on file to view on full screen.
Sygate or Southgate?
It is sometimes argued that the name Sygate is a corruption of the name Southgate but as the people of Cawston and Sygate know this cannot be the case since Sygate is actually north of Cawston. The name Sygate is thought to be taken from the Old…
The family history of Robert J Austin
The history comprises family trees and Census information. Robert's ancestors all lived in Norfolk and mainly in the Cawston area. They were butchers, labourers, laundresses, brickmakers, needlewomen and publicans. For more information on Robert's…
A walk around Cawston by Karen Wells
Karen remembers the people and places she knew from her time in Cawston. Many of the shops and businesses are no longer here but still live in the memories of those who have lived or still live in Cawston. The photo is of Mr and Mrs Wilson taken in…
Bravery at Booton Clay Pits
Three boys were rewarded for their role in rescuing Charlie Lee when he fell into Booton Clay Pits. John Pye and Ben Lee were nominated for Royal Humane Society Awards and Scott Harmer was presented with a Certificate of Commendation by the Cawston…
Journey into time
On 30 October 1970 children from Cawston Primary School reenacted various events from the past. These included Saxon girls gathering fuel from the local wood, a young Stone Age couple butchering their catch on Cawston Heath, 19C smugglers crouched in…
Cemetery Gates & Entrance
Brick Piers and Cemetery Gates given to the village by Marshall Howard to celebrate the birth of his son Norman. For more info click on file....
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Church - A Quick Look
Quick Look at St Agnes' Church - A leaflet prepared for Church Tours in 1990:
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RAF Christmas Card
Christma Card s as used by the RAF !940s
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Businesses Market Hill 1950s/60s
Businesses on the Market Hill in Cawston in the 1950s/60s.
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Ketts Oak Tree
Permission given to plant an Oak Tree in Churchyard....
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Stackwood. W. M.
A devout and earnest Christain ran both mills at Sygate until 1912 ....
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Church Banner
Revd King wth the Chuch Banner made by Mrs Judith Davis.
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Cecil Cawston
Memorial Service for Cecil Cawston, for info see relation link Village Hall.
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A. J. Russell
Photo of the Butcher Shop of A.J. Russell at Buxton and as shop sign of Cawston. the Russell family was known in Cawston for clock makers.
More info at the Cawston Heritage room.
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More info at the Cawston Heritage room.
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Friendship Public House
Friendship Public House. Photo and some history.
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Ladies Social Club
A Social Club was formed in the 1990s, sorry but we have no photos or many details please see file,
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Wakeford Grocer and Draper
Trading as grocer Tea and Coffee, Wines and Spirits dealer.
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The Cock Inn
The Cock Inn was a Public House on the Holt Road.
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Apprenticeship papers for William Edward Lycett Junior 1896
Apprenticeship papers for William Edward Lycett Junior.
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Stocks Loke
Photographs
The Lamb Public House
Photographs of the Lamb Public House and signage
High Street Shop with Hovis sign
Photograph of shop with Hovis sign in the High Street
Midwife's medal/badge belonging to S.M.Richmond
Photograph of a Midwife's medal/badge belonging to S.M.Richmond found in Eastgate
Winifred Rogers District Nurse and Midwife
Winifred Rogers was the District Nurse and Midwife for Cawston during the 1970's. She was married to John Rogers who farmed at Goosepie Farm, Goosepie Lane (Booton Rd.).
The District Nurse's bungalow used to be on Norwich Rd. opposite Marsham's…
The District Nurse's bungalow used to be on Norwich Rd. opposite Marsham's…